China just had a May Day holiday to remember! 🎉 From May 1 to 5, a whopping 295 million domestic trips were made across the country. That's not just a number; it's a sign of people embracing the joy of travel again! 🧳✈️
Compared to last year, that's a 7.6% increase, and get this—it's up 28.2% from the same period in 2019! Talk about a travel comeback! 💪
These adventures weren't just fun; they were big business too. Travelers spent a total of 166.89 billion yuan (roughly $23 billion). Cha-ching! 💰 That's a 12.7% increase year on year and a 13.5% jump from 2019. The tourism industry is back and better than ever! 🌟
Major cities were buzzing with energy. Beijing welcomed about 16.97 million tourists, raking in a tourism revenue of 19.62 billion yuan (around $2.7 billion). Both numbers set new records for the holiday period! 🏆 Top spots included historical sites, vibrant shopping districts, and beautiful parks. 🏯🛍️🌳
Tianjin wasn't left behind either! The city saw 14 million tourists—that's a 27.5% jump from last year—with tourism revenue hitting 12.2 billion yuan (about $1.7 billion). 🎆
But wait, there's more! ✨ Inbound and outbound tourism is picking up speed too. With flights resuming, easier entry measures, and more countries opening up with mutual visa exemptions, travel beyond borders is back on the map! 🌍✈️
During the holiday, the total number of inbound and outbound tourists hit 3.67 million, with inbound tourists making up over 48%. The world is opening up again, and travelers are ready to explore! 🌐💫
Looks like the travel bug is back in full swing in China, and we couldn't be more excited! Where would you go next? 🚀✨
Reference(s):
China sees 295 million domestic tourist trips during May Day holiday
cgtn.com
